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Students from across the U.S. traveled to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for Pathfinder: NextGen Careers, a one-week immersive experience designed to help young people explore future career pathways while building the AFS Power Skills that prepare them for an interconnected world.
The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group hosted an interactive happy hour event for younger volunteers on June 15th. Thanks to everyone who
View the July 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
We’re sharing a story from Meika, an exchange student from Hiroshima, Japan.
Over the past year, AFS-USA’s Community Summit series brought together volunteers, host families, returnees, alumni, and staff from across the country under a common theme: Where Belonging Meets Impact. Designed to allow more volunteers to attend than a typical National Summit, these regional gatherings provided opportunities for participants to connect, learn from one another, share best practices, and strengthen their commitment to the AFS mission.
In this special message, President & CEO Tara Hofmann shares her appreciation for our incredible volunteer community and the impact you’re making across the country.
Great news: for the fifth consecutive year, AFS-USA alumna Jenny K. Messner and her husband Mike are matching every gift to AFS-USA dollar for dollar, up to $250,000. The campaign launches July 1 and runs through August 31.
Throughout June, our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight series featured exchange students from around the world, showcasing the unique perspectives, cultures, and experiences they bring to their host communities.
Thank you for highlighting the stories of our incoming exchange students from Europe, Asia, and South America over the last few weeks.
The Marketing team has created new materials for volunteers to use when promoting our incoming hosted students to potential host families and